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The Sugar Act
It ban importation of Rum and French wine. -
Stamp Act
It was the first act that was used on the Colonists. -
Boston Massacre
When 5 colonist were killed by the British. -
Boston Tea Party
It showed that people did not agree with the tax on tea. -
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First Continental Congress
2 people from all over the 13 colonies came together to discuss liberty. -
Signing of the Decleration of Independence
This was the start of our actual independence. -
Articles of Confederation
The congress was made sole authority of the new national government. -
France signs a Treaty
France signs the treaty of alliance with the United States. The American Revolution becomes a world wide war. -
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Shay's Rebellion
Government took farmers land. -
The signing of the US Constitution
This is important because this shows that people didn't just say "Oh, here is our laws" it shows that everyone agreed on these laws and that people actually will follow them.
